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On Saturday, June 30, the “Great Race’ will finish at LeMay America’s Car Museum. This annual race starts this year in Riverside, CA and winds thru California and Oregon and finishes in Tacoma. The last stop the race entrants will make before arriving at the final destination is the LeMay Family Collection in Spanaway. While Pam and I will not be in town to attend this event, we highly recommend that if you have the day available, venture to downtown Tacoma and take in this event. You will not be disappointed. You will see cars, and trucks, that you would never believe could travel the 1200 plus miles. It is an amazing feat for some vehicles that are almost 100 years old to make the race… and finish!

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THE PUGET SOUND ROCKET Newsletter of the Puget Sound Olds Club

An Official Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America JULY 2019

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JUNE 2019

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President’s Message

PSOC Members,

This month’s newsletter is coming to you a little earlier this month as Pam and I will be on the road to Wichita starting on June 21st. It is a long journey and we are hoping that the thunderstorms and tornados (not the Toronados) will have completed their stay in the Midwest. We will have a full report of the Nationals in the August issue of the Puget Sound Rocket. Hopefully, you are getting your Olds into show condition for the Annual Zone Show on July 13 at the Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds. It would be great to have a large turnout this year. Pam and I attended the “Convertibles Only” Car Show at the XXX Root Beer Drive-In on June 2 just before the chapter meeting. There were 109 cars in the show. At the show, we met Mr. Cliff the DJ at the show as he was making announcements and playing music. At our BOP Show last year, we received complaints that our sound system did not cover the show field very well. Mr. Cliff’s system is outstanding. We consulted his schedule and he had our date for the BOP Show available. At the chapter meeting, we presented the idea of hiring Mr. Cliff for the BOP Show this year. The cost will be divided between the three clubs at the show. The members present approved.

June 16th is Father’s Day. If you are still fortunate to have your father with you, perhaps take him to a car show. There is great one in Graham on Father’s Day.

Shine up your Olds and bring it to the Zone Show on July 13…

Ed Konsmo

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE NEWSLETTER: Information to be considered for submittal into the newsletter needs to

be received by the 25th of the month. Please send your information as

an e-mail or attach it to your e-mail in word document form. If you

have problems or questions, call Ed or Pam at 253-845-2288. Please e-

mail your submittal to: ekonsmo@msn.com.

Puget Sound Olds Club 2019

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Ed Konsmo ekonsmo@msn.com

253-845-2288 home 253-576-1128 cell

Vice President Ed Straw

ekstraw@comcast.net 425-485-3093

Secretary

Robert Kruse In Memoriam

Treasurer

Kathi Straw ekstraw@comcast.net

425-485-3093

Membership Chairpersons

Ed & Kathi Straw ekstraw@comcast.net

425-485-3093

Newsletter Editor

Ed Konsmo ekonsmo@msn.com

253-845-2288 home 253-576-1128 cell

OCA BOARD MEMBERS

PNW Zone Directors Jamie Cox

jamiecox2@shaw.ca

Ed Konsmo ekonsmo@msn.com

PSOC Website: www.pugetsoundoldsclub.org

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“BETWEEN THE BUMPERS” … By Ed nsmo

Have you ever wondered??? Why Aren’t All Fuel Doors on the Same Side? In the United States, there are no regulations that specify where a fuel door should be placed. So, car-company engineers can place the door to the gas tank on whichever side offers the easiest packaging, according to Ford spokesman Mark Schirmer . “The placement of the fuel door is mainly a factor of fuel tank design, location and underbody packaging,” Nissan’s Communications Manager Steve Yaeger said. “With all of the structure and components located underneath the vehicle, (engineers) would quickly encounter restrictions in trying to route the filler tube to the same side on every vehicle.

If mechanisms such as a big speaker must be placed on the left side, engineers put the fuel door on the right, says Ford spokesman Mark Schirmer. Fuel door position is not a random choice, but if engineers have a good reason to place fuel doors on the right, that’s where they go.

Quick: Where is your car’s fuel door — on the driver side or passenger side? If you can’t remember the location, don’t be ashamed to look at the little diamond-arrow on your fuel gauge … BEFORE you pull up to the pump. Americans prefer left-mounted fuel doors, said Schirmer, referencing a Ford study. A driver’s-side fuel door makes it easier for drivers to place the car’s left fender close to fuel pump. Still, fuel door location is typically not part of the buying decision, added Schirmer.

However, those in Japan, India, the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand and countries in southern Africa drive on the left side of the road and sit on the right side of the car, and it appears they prefer right-mounted fuel doors, given the tendencies of car manufacturers. For at least 25 years, the conventional wisdom among auto writers has been that Europeans like right-side doors. However, when I posed this to my industry cohorts, no car company would speculate if or why that might be true.

Nissan, like most automakers, produces some vehicles with left fuel doors and some with right doors.

Until automakers and regulators come together to develop a universal code or template for the placement of fuel doors (be they for gasoline, electricity or another type of fuel) drivers should pay attention to the location of the doors before they approach a filling or charging station to help avoid potential frustration.

The Allstate Blog By Mac Demere

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MEMBER NOTES & CHAPTER INFO

This page features notes of interest for and about our members. If you have something interesting to report,

please send an e-mail to your editor at ekonsmo@msn.com, or call and leave a message, 253-845-2288.

The Puget Sound Olds Chapter has been offered a great opportunity. Our chapter has been

invited to bring their “classic” Oldsmobiles to the car show at the finish line of the Great Race

on June 30. There will be an estimated 500 cars attending this event. Ann Sweeney, Sales

Manager for the LeMay America’s Car Museum, has extended this invitation to our chapter.

Pam and I will be in Wichita, KS attending the Olds Nationals and will not be able to be

there. If you plan on participating in this great event (a once in a lifetime opportunity) will

you please call me at 253-576-1128 before June 17th? You will not only get preferred

parking but will be near the finish line. Register for the event at americascarmuseum.org.

If you plan to attend the Zone Show on July 13 at the Frances

Anderson Center in Edmonds, please complete the entry form on

page 9 and send it to Kathi today.

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The Zone Show on July 13 takes the place of a regular chapter meeting in July.

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Celebrate a Happy Father’s Day on June 16

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OLDSMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA

PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

M I N U T E S

June 2, 2019

President Ed Konsmo convened the meeting at 1:10 pm. 12 members were present.

Treasurer’s Report - Kathi Straw reported that chapter finances are in order.

Meeting minutes – No corrections for the May meeting minutes.

Old Business;

Agenda item: President Ed K. called the Rhodes River Ranch to ask about a donation to the

Ranch car show in the memory of Bob Kruse. They were very pleased that the

Puget Sound Olds Club would donate $100 in Bob’s memory. Kathi will send a

check for $100 for the car show.

Agenda item: It does not appear that any chapter members will be attending the Great Race

that will end at the LeMay’s America’s Car Museum on June 30.

New Business;

Agenda item; Zone Show – Hugh Russell has about 10 buckets ready for the show. We will

have the raffle again this year. Ed K. will get Haggerty bags.

Agenda item; BOP Show – Ed and Pam attended the Convertible’s Only Car Show at the

Root Beer XXX just before the chapter meeting. They employed the services of

Cliff the DJ. Last year at the BOP Show, there were complaints that the sound

system did not cover the whole field. Cliff has an outstanding system and handles

all of the announcements. He charges $350 to do a show. A motion was presented

to the members present suggesting that we hire Cliff for the 2019 BOP Show. The

motion was approved. The cost will be divided between the three clubs at the show.

We will include a coupon at the BOP Show for $5 to be used for purchase of food

on the day of the show. We consulted Jose (XXX owner) and he approved. At the

end of the show, we will redeem the coupons. Kathi will design the coupon.

The Zone Show on July 13th at Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds will take the place of a July

Chapter meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 2 pm

Chapter Meeting Minutes

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Happy Birthday

to our Chapter Members and Their Spouses JULY

7 Greg Hinton Mt. Vernon, WA

11 Steven Chester Kirkland, WA

12 Pam Konsmo Puyallup, WA

16 Robin McClelland Montlake Terrace, WA

17 Tom Cathcart Redmond, WA

21 Frank Tolliver Graham, WA

21 LaVerne Gadbois Edmonds, WA

21 Phil McClelland Montlake Terrace, WA

30 Greg Lange Edmonds, WA CHAPTER MEETING HOSTS* JULY – ZONE SHOW AUGUST – RR RANCH SHOW SEPTEMBER – BOP SHOW OCTOBER – Hugh Russell NOVEMBER – Jim & Nina Rogers DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS DINNER *Meeting host provides snacks for the meeting

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The swap meets and shows are selected based on convenient locations. JULY 4 Auburn, WA; Auburn 4th of July Car Show Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn, WA 98002; 11 am – 4pm; Adm. Free; Reg. Fee - $10; City of Auburn; 253-931-3052; events@auburnwa.gov; http://auburnwa.gov/events (We have been to this show – it’s a great show) JULY 5 Covington, WA; Friday Night Cruise-In Wal-Mart Parking Lot, 17432 SE 270th Pl. Covington, WA 98042; 4pm – 8pm; Adm. Free; Reg. Fee - $2; Maple Valley Street Rats; 253-797-7071; thebeeknees11@yahoo.com; http://www.maplevalleystrats.com This cruise-in is also held on July 12, 19, and 26. If you live in the Kent, Auburn or Maple Valley area, this is a great cruise-in. Been there! JULY 6 Tacoma, WA; Caffeine & Gasoline Griot’s Garage, 3333 S. 38th St. Tacoma, WA 98409; 8am – 10 am; Adm. Free No Reg Fee; Griot’s Garage Store & Events Center; 800-345-5789; customerservice@griotsgarage.com JULY 7 Renton, WA; Return to Renton Car Show & Cruise-In Plazza Park, 3rd & Burnett, Renton, WA 98057; 8 am – 4 pm; Adm. Free; Reg. Fee - $25; Vendor Fee - $250; Return to Renton; 425-432-7515; RTRCarShow@gmail.com; https://returntorenton.com/ JULY 13 Edmonds, WA; 34th Annual Oldsmobile Car Show & Picnic Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. Edmonds, WA 98029; 10 am – 2 pm; Adm. Free; Reg. Fee - $20; Vendors Free; Puget Sound Olds Club; 425-485-3093; ekstraw@comcast.net; http://pugetsoundoldsclub.org; This is OUR show – please put it on your must go calendar! JULY 20 Auburn, WA; 7th Annual Car Show 4 Kids Emerald Downs north parking lot, 2300 Ron Crockett Dr. Auburn, WA 98001; 9 am – 4 pm; Adm. Free; Reg. Fee - $20; Vendor Fee - $25; Car Show 4 Kids; 253-735-8974; Carshow4kids@comcast.net; http://wwwfacebook.com/carshow4kids JULY 21 Tacoma, WA; South Sound 442 Show Griot’s Garage, 3333 S 38th St Tacoma, WA 98409; 10am – 3pm; Adm. Free; Reg. Fee - $15; South Sound 442 Club of Tacoma; 253-847-0737; cmcollect@yahoo.com JULY 26-28 Puyallup, WA; Goodguys 32nd Pacific NW Nationals Washington State Fair Events Center, SW 9th & Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371; 8am – 5 pm Each day; Call for Adm. Fee; Call for Reg. Fee; Goodguys Rod & Custom Assn. 925-838-9876; info@good-guys.com; https://www.good-guys.com (Your editor has registered and will be showing the ’50 Town Sedan)

Swap Meets and Shows in July

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2019 | 9 am - 5 pm Open to all makes and models of collector cars and motorcycles.

Show off your collector vehicle at the Car Show and enter to win an award or

come as a spectator and check out the vehicles on display.

REGULAR

REGISTRATION - $25 Car show registration includes one adult admission to

America’s Car Museum.

SPECTATOR ENTRY -

FREE Does not include admission

OFFICIAL FINISH OF THE 2019 GREAT RACE Great Race finishes at LeMay – America’s Car Museum: 1:30 - 3:30 pm

FOOD TRUCKS | BEER GARDEN | VENDORS Visit americascarmuseum.org to register your vehicle and for more information.

America’s Car Museum | 2702 East D Street | Tacoma, WA 98421

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BUICK OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC

6th ANNUAL CAR SHOW

Hosted by the Puget Sound Chapter, Oldsmobile Club of America

September 1, 2019 9:00 AM-3:00PM

XXX ROOTBEER DRIVE-IN

98 NE GILMAN BLVD ISSAQUAH, WA 98027

$20 ENTRY FEE

For further information contact Ed Konsmo 253-576-1128

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Future Oldsmobile National Meets

2019 June 26-30 Wichita, KS; Hosted by the OCA Hyatt Regency Wichita 2020 July 28-Aug 2 Murfreesboro, TN Hosted by the OCA at the Embassy Suites 2021 To be announced

******* OCA News ******* The OCA Board of Directors voted during the week of Dec. 9 to hold the 2020 OCA National Meet in Murfreesboro, TN at the Embassy Suites, July 28-Aug 2. Murfreesboro is south east of Nashville.

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Classified ads are free, unlimited words, within reason. Ads will ONLY run for three consecutive months unless renewal is requested. Please submit your classified advertisement in electronic format by the 20th of the month to ekonsmo@msn.com.

FOR SALE: 1940 60 Convertible – Frame off resto. New top. Yellow w/red leather; $40,000 - Paul Leoine 250-826-0243 (1) 1957 98 2 door – 90% restored. New upholstery on the way. $30,000 obo. Call Chris Nelson 206-915-4773 (1)

1963 Cutlass Conv. – Okay condition, runs great. $14,000 – Call Bruce Lyle 360-799-1717(1) 1978 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan – All power options; only 86,800 miles; 455 ci, 360 HP; Asking $10,000; Call Robert F Chlipala, 148 141st Place NE, Bellevue, WA 98007; 425-747-8712 (1)

1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 5.0L V8 4BBL Coupe 2D 49,444 ORIGINAL miles - runs great! Car has always been in the same family. Free AutoCheck Vehicle History Report Interested? Please email oldsmobilecutlass85@gmail.com Car located in Indianola, WA (1)

NEEDS and LEADS: NEED - Intake Manifold for 4-barrel 394 motor. Call Jim Long 360-893-8293 (1) NEED - Power Antenna and the name of a Wonder Bar radio repair person. Call Ed Booth; 253-752-6158 (1) NEED – 1936 – 6 Cylinder engine parts – 213 CI; Frank Geyer 206-949-9087 (1) NEED -1941 98 – Rear axle shaft; Call Ralph 253-222-5098; TacomaRain@gmail.com (1) LEAD – 1955 88 – Fender skirts – E-mail Russ at m13rj@hotmail.com if interested (1)

LEAD - 1955 parts cars; 98 4 dr h.t., 55 88 2 dr h.t., 88 4dr sedan. Have 52/53 303 motor plus three 55 324 motors with 4bbl manifolds. All blocks good rebuild candidates. Don Monroe 253-566-8488. Tacoma WA. End of season prices. (1)

LEAD -1968 Cutlass Convertible 442 (clone). Has 350 block and power glide automatic. New interior kit ready to install. Paint is fantastic, just cut and polished. Runs and drives, just needs interior installed and dash/ electrical put back together. Low mileage. $16,740 as is (interior parts included) or $23,500 finished with interior completely installed and finished. Call Jim 206-406-1313. Located in Gig Harbor, WA. (1)

CLASSIFIEDS

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LEAD -1977 Olds, donate for parts; complete and was running when parked. would like to find a

new home for it. Bumpers (re-chromed) and trim in good shape. Located in Ballard area - (206) 782 -

9217 (1) NEED – OCA and PSOC chapter member. Looking for a ‘70- ‘72 442, W30, W31 or SX convertible or hardtop, any condition. The more original and documented, the better. Prefer numbers matching car. I would like to be the next caretaker of your prized Olds. Looking for any NOS parts or parts collection for these cars. Call John Bumb at 314-713-3444 or email johnbumb@charter.net (1)

Call my any time

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OLDSMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA

PUGET SOUND CHAPTER 2019 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

NAME: ____________________________________________________________

SPOUSE'S NAME: __________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________ STATE________ ZIP CODE: ____________

Check here if this is an address change

HOME PHONE: (_____) _____________CELL PHONE:(____) ______________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

BIRTHDAY MONTH__________ DAY_________

SPOUSE MONTH__________ DAY_________

$20.00 annual dues payable. Please make checks payable to Puget Sound Chapter and mail to:

Kathi Straw

PSOC Membership Chairperson

P.O. Box 82042

Kenmore, WA 98028

Please assist us in updating our roster by listing your current Oldsmobile(s) below:

1) YEAR_______ MODEL____________________ COLOR_______________

2) YEAR_______ MODEL____________________ COLOR_______________

3) YEAR_______ MODEL____________________ COLOR_______________

4) YEAR_______ MODEL____________________ COLOR_______________

Please print this form and mail to Kathi

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The Parting shot…